TOP AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL BOOK OAK KNIFE BLOCK SET
We’re thrilled to announce that our Professional Book Oak Knife Block Set has won the prestigious Cutting Edge category at the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2026. The award was presented at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, where leading names from across the industry came together to celebrate design and innovation.
“Winning such a prestigious award is a tremendous honour. Recognition from our industry is especially meaningful; it reflects the care and expertise that our team brings to every detail of the Professional Book Oak Knife Block Set,” said Paul deBretton Gordon, Design Director.
The ceremony welcomed retailers and suppliers for the 26th annual awards ceremony to find out who had been chosen across each of the 30 categories. Robert Welch was judged first in the Cutting Edge category, ahead of eight other finalists, to take the title.
INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO KNIFE STORAGE
The simple design sits neatly on the worktop, organising your knife collection and saving precious space in the kitchen. Made from solid oiled oak, the patented block features a warm, natural presence on the worktop.
Designed to be placed against the back or side wall of your kitchen workspace, the block also fits seamlessly underneath wall cupboards to ensure your knives are always to hand.
Most importantly, each knife is stored safely in an upright position, helping to protect its carefully sharpened edge. The six knives are covered by our 25-year guarantee, with a 10-year guarantee for the oak block.
SAFE STORAGE FOR SIX PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN KNIVES
The set contains six fully forged Professional kitchen knives, selected to cover a breadth of everyday preparation tasks. The block safely stores the following six Professional knives:
• Professional Carving Knife - 22cm
• Professional Bread Knife - 22cm
• Professional Chef’s Knife - 18cm
• Professional Santoku Knife - 14cm
• Professional Kitchen Knife - 14cm
• Professional Paring Knife - 9cm
Each full-tang knife is made from high-quality German stainless steel, ice-hardened and finished with a hand-applied 15° Japanese-style edge. The angled full bolster feels comfortable in the hand, while the different blade depths provide effective hand clearance during use.
Independent testing by the Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association rated the knives “Excellent” for both initial sharpness and edge retention when tested to ISO 8442-5 standards. In everyday terms, this means precise cutting performance and an edge designed to maintain its sharpness over time.
INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO KNIFE STORAGE
The simple design sits neatly on the worktop, organising your knife collection and saving precious space in the kitchen. Made from solid oiled oak, the patented block features a warm, natural presence on the worktop.
Designed to be placed against the back or side wall of your kitchen workspace, the block also fits seamlessly underneath wall cupboards to ensure your knives are always to hand.
Most importantly, each knife is stored safely in an upright position, helping to protect its carefully sharpened edge. The six knives are covered by our 25-year guarantee, with a 10-year guarantee for the oak block.
SAFE STORAGE FOR SIX PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN KNIVES
The set contains six fully forged Professional kitchen knives, selected to cover a breadth of everyday preparation tasks. The block safely stores the following six Professional knives:
• Professional Carving Knife - 22cm
• Professional Bread Knife - 22cm
• Professional Chef’s Knife - 18cm
• Professional Santoku Knife - 14cm
• Professional Kitchen Knife - 14cm
• Professional Paring Knife - 9cm
Each full-tang knife is made from high-quality German stainless steel, ice-hardened and finished with a hand-applied 15° Japanese-style edge. The angled full bolster feels comfortable in the hand, while the different blade depths provide effective hand clearance during use.
Independent testing by the Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association rated the knives “Excellent” for both initial sharpness and edge retention when tested to ISO 8442-5 standards. In everyday terms, this means precise cutting performance and an edge designed to maintain its sharpness over time.
TURN A HOUSE A HOME
Since 1955, we’ve crafted exquisite stainless-steel pieces for every room in the home.
From cutlery to cookware, kitchen knives to bathroom accessories, our timeless designs bring effortless style to everyday living. Meticulously designed for form and function, you can be sure whatever you choose is both beautiful and useful.
And wherever life takes them, our lifetime guarantee means your housewarming gift is made to move with them, wherever they call home.